Kat Connors (Shailene Woodley) is being haunted by her mother, Eve (Eva Green), an enigmatic, isolated woman. Eve is being haunted by her past, seeing her youthful vibrancy and beauty in her daughter, which has bred contempt and jealousy. Then,…
Ally’s Movie Review: Tracks
The slow-burning, atmosphere-reliant Tracks, directed by John Curran, lives and breathes by the compelling nature of its lead. Luckily for the film and audiences alike, Mia Wasikowska is compelling in spades. Based on a true life story, the movie follows Robyn…
TV Review: Sleepy Hollow (2×01) “This Is War”
“The impossible becomes our reality.” When it comes to the show Sleepy Hollow, you have to accept just how ridiculous the premise of the entire thing is. Ichabod Crane (Tom Mison) awakens from a 250 year slumber to learn that…
Ally’s Movie Review: The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner is engaging, it’s fun, it’s a little hokey and unpolished and it showcases just why Hollywood should place their bets on fresh talent. When studios take a risk and put a new face in charge, the results…
My Love Letter to “You’re the Worst”
You’re the Worst is one of the best shows currently on television. Got that? Cool. The show, created by Stephen Falk, manages to combine absurd comedy, mean-spirited lead characters, some subtle drama and wonderful characterization into one TV show. Despite…
Women in Film Wednesday: Belle (2014)
For a year so tediously bereft of meaty stories about women, it’s nice to find the rare story about a woman and directed by a woman as well. This week I’m talking about this year’s film, Belle, which did beautifully for…
Ally’s Movie Review: Patema Inverted
Considering the magnitude of world building that animation can convey, it’s no mystery as to why Patema Inverted is such a thrilling concept. Mixing Hayao Miyazaki whimsy with tense action, the blueprint for the film is promising. While the visuals…
